Podcasts – A Slob Comes Clean

Some people are visual organizers, and you might be one. BUT you can’t actually know that until you declutter. If you’re scared to put things “away” because you fear you’ll forget where you put it or forget that you have it, you need to listen to this one. My books Want to be a patron […] The post 370: Out of Sight, Out of Mind appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m always looking for ways to reframe situations or thought processes that actually help me get stuff out of the house. So many people like to blame their perfectionism for the mess in their homes. I think that’s fine as long as identifying and blaming perfectionism helps you declutter. My books Want to be a […] The post 369: Perfect or Right? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m answering some questions about decluttering more or again when you’ve already decluttered. And one about clothing. And one about decluttering clothing more or again when you’ve already decluttered . . . Ask questions for podcasts and YouTube lives.  My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want […] The post 368: Another Round of Decluttering (And Clothing) appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, we talk about when the whole house feels overwhelming. How to get started in an overwhelming, cluttered room How to declutter clothes when they are a form of artistic self-expression.  How to deal with a LOT of collectibles.  My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at […] The post 367: When the Whole House is Just Overwhelming appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

It’s easy to get discouraged when you look at all the things that could or should be happening. But focusing on “better” all along the way is how you get there. And celebrating “better” is one of the best ways to keep going! My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out […] The post 366: Better All Along the Way appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

My guest today has been through so much in a very short time. As she battles grief and deals with huge upheaval in her living situation, we discuss these decluttering struggles: How to combine two households more efficiently. How to let go of sentimental items. Decision fatigue. My books Want to be a patron of […] The post 365: Decluttering In the Midst of Upheaval and Intense Grief appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Last week, I shared six ways I still struggle in my home, and this week I’m sharing the good news! There are things that definitely used to be a struggle that aren’t a struggle any more. What a relief! For most of my life, I didn’t think I’d conquer these things. My books Want to […] The post 364: Six Ways I No Longer Struggle in My Home appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’ve been told many times that some people find encouragement from knowing that this “slob struggle” is a lifelong struggle. Knowing that it isn’t something that ever goes away means you don’t have to feel defeated when you find yourself struggling, you just need to apply the strategies that help you manage this struggle successfully. […] The post 363: Six Ways I Still Struggle in My Home appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m often asked what to do when things definitely fit into the space (the container concept) but it’s still too much stuff. That’s where your Clutter Threshold comes in. In this episode, I’m talking about when and how to use the Container Concept to declutter and when to focus on your Clutter Threshold. My books […] The post 362: The Container Concept vs The Clutter Threshold appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

It’s that week of the year when it feels right to change EVERYTHING! Since that never actually works out well, I’m sharing five small things you can do right now that will have big impact on your home over the next year. These aren’t things to plan to do, they’re things to actually do. My […] The post 361: Are You Hoarding Your Creativity? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I loved this conversation with Renee. We discussed: Dealing with paper clutter Helping her mom (who lives with her) with her stuff Finding and maintaining motivation My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find out how at Patreon.  Want to find a decluttering coach?? Want to BE a decluttering coach??     […] The post 360: Setting Up Systems and Doing Things “Right” in a New Situation appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

It’s that week of the year when it feels right to change EVERYTHING! Since that never actually works out well, I’m sharing five small things you can do right now that will have big impact on your home over the next year. These aren’t things to plan to do, they’re things to actually do. This […] The post 359: 5 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Change Your Home Next Year appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

This was such an interesting conversation! I think you’ll love hearing from Caroline. She lives on a boat . . . in LONDON! We discussed: how to take things there now when you can’t actually get “there” right “now.” how to decide what containers/furniture pieces are needed before bringing things back into her space. and […] The post 358: Applying the Decluttering Process to ANY situation, even the Ones That Seem TOO Different appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I had a question from someone who feels like she halts her own decluttering progress when she thinks about what her mother would say (or has said) that was meant to be encouraging, but wasn’t. Become a Decluttering Coach!  Join Take Your House Back My books Want to be a patron of the show? Find […] The post 357: Helpful vs. Unhelpful Comments/Advice About Decluttering appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

We’re talking through some of Megan’s unique challenges today, such as: How to declutter a full room when you know you need to get rid of lots of containers. How to store very necessary coats when there’s a lack of closets in your home. How to set up an arts and crafts area when the […] The post 356: So Having Lots of Containers Isn’t the Answer? appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

Y’all know I don’t like to blame my problems on perfectionism. But, I have been thinking lately about how letting go of (or giving up on) perfect was necessary to make real decluttering progress or progress in my home. I think it’s also important to acknowledge that giving up on perfect isn’t the same thing […] The post 355: Giving Up On Perfect Podcast appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m talking all about helping others declutter. My five step decluttering process works so well when helping others declutter, so we’re applying it to different relationships and situations. Interested in becoming a Decluttering Coach? My training course is now available for pre-order! It releases on December 1, but those who pre-order will receive a significant […] The post 354: Helping Others Declutter appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

In this episode, I’m talking with Dawn of the Minimal Mom on YouTube. We’re talking about toys since she is closer to that stage than I am. She shares the impact decluttering toys had on her kids and the strategies she used to make big changes in her home. Join Take Your House Back My […] The post 353: Trending Towards Minimalism with Toys with Dawn from The Minimal Mom appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I completely understand feeling overwhelmed by clutter. While taking a deep breath is a great first step, I’m talking about other concrete ways to break down the project that is overwhelming you so you can get it done. Interested in my upcoming Decluttering Coach Training and Certification?  My books Want to be a patron of […] The post 352: More Advice Than “Take a Deep Breath” When You’re Overwhelmed appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.

I’m talking about how transformational it is was for me when I got to the point where I could value space in my home over the stuff that had filled it for years. And I’m talking about the process for getting to that point. Organizing for the Rest of Us Patreon Want to know when […] The post 351: The Process of Valuing Space Over Stuff appeared first on Dana K. White: A Slob Comes Clean.